Chemtura Corp., which owns this El Dorado, Ark., chemical plant, suspended its relationship with the Citizens for Fire Safety Institute and is reviewing all its advocacy efforts. (Alex Garcia, Chicago Tribune)
The world's major manufacturers of flame retardants officially cut ties today with an industry-funded front group that waged a deceptive campaign to fuel demand for the chemicals in household furniture, electronics, baby products and other goods.
Albemarle Corp., Chemtura Corp. and ICL Industrial Products said in a statement that the companies have severed their relationships with the Citizens for Fire Safety Institute, a group they founded, funded and directed. The companies will shift their outside lobbying and advocacy efforts to the American Chemistry Council, the chemical industry's chief trade group.